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    50 hour maintenance at 24 hours?

    I am buying a 2002 3010 which has only 24 hours on it. The tractor was originally purchased in July 2002. From what I understand, the oil, filters... should be serviced at 50 hours. Since I am buying this from a dealership should I ask them to do the 50 hour service now or should I wait til...
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    Purchased a 2002 3010GST

    After much research I made a decision and purchased a 3010GST. The tractor will easily perform what I need it to and also the price was very good - at least from a Californians perspective. To give everyone an idea of costs out here in the Golden State: 2002 3010GST w/LA482 R1's $15,600...
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    Ready to purchase but...??? 3010, 3130...

    First if all, thank you to everyone who has provided valuable information - I never knew how steep a learning curve could be! After visiting several dealers and touching/feeling several makes of tractors I narrowed the manufacturer/dealership down to Kubota. The delimna I have is the size of...
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    Tires  Poly/Foam Filled Tires

    Looking at used tractors which have foam in the tires. These were rental tractors and the foam is used to prevent flats. I was planning on filling the tires, Ag's, with water for better stability. Im just not sure if the foam filled tire is an advantage over water filled. From a flat tire...
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    Tractor Classified Ads Websites

    I am in the market for a late model used tractor and found this webste and Equipment Trader Online to be useful in finding tractors for sale. Are their any other quality online sites for tractors?
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    Hydrostat Transmission Question

    A dealer said that if the hydro trans breaksdown for some reason that the tractor will be stuck. In other words, the tractor can not be moved without dropping the drive lines or bleeding the hydrolic system. Unlike other transmissions, manual and GST, you simply can not put it into neutral to...
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    Tractor Transporting across the US

    Looking for recommendations of companies who would haul a tractor (LTL) across the US. After researching, it is much cheaper to buy a tractor out of state and have it shipped to my house. I have one bid and would like to get two more.
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    Mowing  Mowing in reverse on steep hills

    I have pastures which I would like to mow. About 2 acres of the pastures are on steep hills - 25-30 degree pitch. I plan on mowing while reversing up the hill, and mowing while going forward down the hill using a brush cutter. I was told by a dealer that I should not mow while reversing up...
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    Price Check  Price for 1994 JD855

    Wanted to check the price on a 1994 JD855. It has 900 hours and comes with 4wd, ripper, box scraper, loader, top & tilt, hydrostat trans. He is asking $10,500. Havent seen it yet as its over an hours drive away. The owner says it looks good but could look better with some paint. Im new to...
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    Ag vs R4 on steep hills with a B7800

    After researching tractors I am leaning towards the B7800 w/FEL. My property has some steep slopes - 25-35 degree pitch - which need fences, clearing of trees, brush... and eventually mowing for pastures. I have spoke with several dealers about which tires are best for hills and received...
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    JM 254/284 Brakes

    I am interested in purchasing a Jinma 284 with a FEL but am concerned about braking power. I live in a hilly area where part of my pastures are a 30-35 degree pitch. I plan on mowing the pastures up and down the hill - going backwards up the hill - forward down the hill. My concerns are -...
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